Home in Ambleside

Set high above the quiet hamlet of Rydal, 2 Hart Head Barn is a beautifully refurbished Lakeland barn with far-reaching views across Rydal Water, Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Renovated throughout in 2025, it blends traditional Lakeland character with modern comfort, offering a generous, welcoming base for families or groups of friends in one of the Lake District’s most scenic settings. The space The layout is ideal for groups, with four bedrooms on the ground floor and the main living spaces plus the fifth bedroom upstairs, making the most of the elevated views. There are five comfortable bedrooms in total, two with en-suites, along with a family bathroom and two additional WCs, so even with a full house there’s plenty of space for everyone. The brand-new kitchen is fully equipped for cooking together, and the dining table seats ten, perfect for long meals and relaxed evenings. Upstairs, the main living room is centred around a wood-burning stove, ideal after a day exploring the fells. A separate TV room gives extra space to spread out, while the large utility and boot room is perfect for walkers, cyclists and swimmers coming home muddy or wet. The garden and terrace are real highlights. Enjoy morning coffee, sunset drinks or simply take in the peace and quiet. The views are wide, open and constantly changing, and the setting feels calm and unspoilt. Property Highlights: ◉Far-reaching Lakeland views – enjoy ever-changing scenery from the house and garden ◉Generous garden & terrace – ideal for relaxing, outdoor dining, and soaking up the views ◉Wood-burning stove – cosy evenings guaranteed after a day exploring ◉Table tennis – great fun for families, kids and competitive friends ◉BBQ available – bring your own fuel and please clean after use ◉Family friendly – travel cot and high chair provided ◉Dog friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome for an additional charge ◉Private driveway parking – space for up to 5 cars ◉Perfect for walkers – classic routes and fell walks from the doorstep 🚗 Access & driveway: The property is reached via a short but steep driveway. It’s suitable for all standard cars, but guests who aren’t used to hill driving may want to take this into account. A grit bin is available at the bottom of the drive if needed. Guest access Ground Floor: ◉Entrance via the steep driveway with ample parking for up to 5 cars. ◉Hallway: Access the main areas of the home with convenient self-check-in. ◉Utility Room: Large space to leave coats and boots, featuring a washing machine and dryer, hanging space for washing and space for up to 4 bikes.  This can be accessed directly from the driveway. ◉Double Bedroom: with wardrobe and dressing table. ◉Twin Bedroom: with wardrobe and chest of drawers. ◉Super King Bedroom: with wardrobe and chest of drawers. ◉King Bedroom: with wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table. En-suite shower room with large walk-in shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail. ◉Family Bathroom: Bath, separate shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail. ◉Downstairs WC: Conveniently located off the hallway. First Floor: ◉Living/Dining Room: L-shaped room with comfortable seating on one side of the log burner and dining table to seat ten on the other side, Smart TV and fell views. ◉Snug: Cosy second lounge area with comfortable sofas, Smart TV, books and games, and views over the garden. ◉Kitchen: Fully equipped with modern appliances. ◉King Bedroom: with fell views, wardrobe, chest of drawers, dresser.  En-suite bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail. ◉Separate WC. ◉Back door: leads from kitchen out to rear patio and garden. Outside: ◉Rear patio behind the house with Table Tennis table and seating. ◉Further large patio up a few steps from the house with tables and chairs and spectacular views towards Rydal Water. ◉Main garden, there is a large lawned area below the large patio, adjacent to the parking area. BBQ supplied, customers must supply their own fuel and must clean after use. Driveway parking for up to 5 cars. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROPERTY IS REACHED BY A SHORT BUT STEEP DRIVE. THIS DRIVE IS ACCESSIBLE BY ANY CAR BUT GUESTS WHO ARE UNUSED TO HILL DRIVING SHOULD BEAR THIS IN MIND WHEN BOOKING THIS PROPERTY** Other things to note 🐾 Dogs welcome: Up to two well-behaved dogs are very welcome for an additional fee. Dogs visiting the property should be kept off all furniture and never left unattended. We also kindly ask that you make sure that you pick up after you dog also, thank you. 🤫 Neighbourly note: There are nearby neighbours, so we ask that noise is kept to a minimum, especially during quiet hours between 10pm and 9am. 🔥 Log burner: We provide an initial starter supply of logs and kindling. If you’d like more, you can easily pick some up in Ambleside or Grasmere. 🌿 Garden terrain: The garden has some steps and uneven surfaces, so please take care and use the handrails where provided. 🚗 Access & driveway: The property is reached via a short but steep driveway. It’s suitable for all standard cars, but guests who aren’t used to hill driving may want to take this into account. A grit bin is available at the bottom of the drive if needed. 🅿️ Parking: There is space for up to five cars if parked neatly in front of the house. Please avoid blocking the driveway or using spaces belonging to the neighbouring property. 🧹 Routine outdoor maintenance: From time to time you may notice the gardener or window cleaner working outside only. They won’t need access to the house and won’t disturb your stay, it’s just part of keeping the property looking its best.